IMMIGRATION
Trump orders a pause on Visa appointments worldwide, widens immigration crackdown
President Donald Trump's administration has issued a pause on visa appointments for applicants around the world during an ongoing immigration crackdown by the U.S. government in the Republican leader's second…
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Trump backs H-1B visa program, citing need for global talent
U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his support for bringing skilled foreign professionals into the United States, emphasizing that certain…
Belarus tightens income requirements for foreign workers and family sponsorship
Foreign workers in Belarus who plan to bring their families will now need to meet higher income thresholds, following the…
New Zealand to adopt National Occupation List for work visa applications
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a major overhaul of its work visa evaluation framework, with a new National Occupation…
Canada updates immigration rules on visa and permit cancellations
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a new set of operational guidelines defining when temporary resident documents, including…
U.S. tightens visa rules, considering health and financial capacity
The United States has implemented a major policy shift, now assessing visa applicants not only on financial stability but also…
UK faces £4.4bn blow from labour’s immigration crackdown
The United Kingdom’s latest push to curb immigration could cost the economy as much as £4.4 billion ($5.7 billion), according…
U.S. targets Miyetti Allah with visa and asset restrictions
A new bill introduced in the United States Congress has called for targeted sanctions and restrictive measures against individuals and…
Trump defends ICE raids, says they ‘haven’t gone far enough’
U.S. President Donald Trump has defended the aggressive immigration raids conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying the operations…